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K-selectionAn ecological strategy that favors fewer offspring, slower reproduction, and higher investment per individual.Kármán linea widely used threshold near 100 kilometers above sea level that marks the edge of space.KB5127648An October Windows 11 security update linked to a reported issue affecting Smart App Control re-enablement on some devices.Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilitya fluid or plasma instability caused by shear between moving layers.KerberoastingAn attack technique that requests Kerberos service tickets and attempts offline password cracking against associated service accounts.Kernel datapathThe in-kernel forwarding path that handles fast packet processing and related control messages.Kernel flawa weakness in core operating system code that can affect many systems.Kernel hardeningDefensive techniques that reduce the chance a kernel bug becomes an exploit path.Kernel read/writeA powerful primitive that allows direct access to kernel memory for reading and writing.Kernel subsystemA functional area of the kernel, such as networking or storage.Kernel timerA scheduled callback mechanism used inside the operating system kernel.Kernel vulnerabilityA flaw in the core layer of an operating system that can affect memory, access control, or driver execution.Kernel writeA memory modification operation inside the operating system kernel, often highly dangerous if abused.Kernel-adjacentnear the deepest layers of the operating system, where faults can affect system stability.Kernel-level evasionstealth behavior that targets lower-level system visibility and can make detection harder.Kernel-mode codeSoftware that runs with high privilege inside the Windows operating system core.Kernel-mode code signingThe Windows trust requirement that kernel drivers be digitally signed before they can load.KERNELBASE.dllA core Windows library often seen in crash reports when applications fail.KEVsKnown Exploited Vulnerabilities, CISA’s catalog of vulnerabilities with evidence of active exploitation.KeyA secret value that controls how encrypted data is locked and unlocked.Key custodyThe practical question of who holds the decryption keys and who can recover them.Key Distribution Center (KDC)The service that issues and validates Kerberos tickets in a domain.Key inventorya tracked list of cryptographic keys and their lifecycle status.Key lifecycleThe full path of a key from creation to deletion.Key Management Service (KMS)Microsoft’s enterprise activation system for licensing Windows at scale through a managed network service.Key RolloverThe planned replacement of an old cryptographic key with a new one.Key separationA security design that splits control over signing material so no single point can approve everything alone.Key Signing Key (KSK)The root-zone key used to sign DNSSEC data at the top of the trust chain.Key verificationA process for confirming that a cryptographic key belongs to the expected contact.Key-encapsulation mechanismA protocol used to securely establish shared encryption keys.Key-pair authenticationA login method based on a private and public key pair rather than a shared password.Key-person riskexposure that appears when critical knowledge is concentrated in too few people.Keyboard inputText or commands sent by a user to control a system.Keyboard LEDa status light on a keyboard, such as Caps Lock or Num Lock.Keychain ServicesmacOS APIs and storage designed to keep passwords, keys, certificates, and other secrets protected.KeycloakAn open-source IAM server used to centralize authentication and account management.KeyringA collection of wallet keys and account records used to manage crypto accounts.Keystroke timingthe intervals and rhythm associated with typing activity.Keyword-based filterA detection rule that flags messages by matching exact words or phrases associated with abuse.Kickstartera crowdfunding platform where projects seek early backers before full market launch.Kill lineA pre-set milestone or condition that triggers stopping a project if it misses agreed criteria.Kill mechanismsEmergency controls that can stop or deactivate an automated system when behavior goes wrong.Kill ZoneA tactical area where forces expect to concentrate fire on a target.Kilowatt-hourthe unit used to measure electricity consumption and billing.Kimsukya threat actor group widely reported in public research as North Korea-linked and associated with trusted-platform C2 abuse.KindleAmazon's e-reader platform, often associated with reading and document handling.KinematicsThe study of how motion is produced and controlled, without focusing on the forces that cause it.Kinetic clockA clock that uses motion as part of its display or operation.Kinetic warfarePhysical combat carried out with military force, such as weapons, troops, or strikes.Kiosk modeA restricted device mode that launches a single app or workflow with limited user access.Kiosk sessionA locked-down device mode that limits the system to approved apps or workflows.Kirigamia paper-cutting variation of origami that starts with a sheet of paper and allows cutting to create functional designs.Kiro PowersOn-demand tool bundles that extend Kiro’s capabilities through permissions and workflows.KISS"Keep It Simple, Stupid" - a design principle that favors clarity and avoids unnecessary complexity.KMIPKey Management Interoperability Protocol, a standard for communication between key managers and cryptographic systems.KMSKey Management Service, a Windows activation system that serves many devices through a central host.Know-howPractical, proprietary knowledge that gives a business an edge.Knowledge DistillationA training method where a smaller model learns to imitate a larger model’s behavior from its outputs.Knowledge economyan economy where information, expertise, and intangible assets drive growth.Knowledge governanceThe rules for approving, versioning, updating, and retiring organizational knowledge.Knowledge infrastructureThe shared tools and systems through which information is produced, filtered, and distributed.Known flawA vulnerability that is already documented or understood by attackers and defenders.Known-Good BackupA backup that has been tested and trusted as clean before restoration begins.Known-good componenta part that has already been verified to work properly.Knox SuiteSamsung’s bundle of enterprise mobility tools for enrollment, policy control, update staging, and fleet monitoring.Knox VaultA hardware-isolated security subsystem designed to help protect sensitive keys and credentials from the main operating system.KNX SecureA security layer for KNX communication that adds stronger protection than legacy KNX.KPIsKey Performance Indicators, the metrics organizations use to measure whether a team is meeting its goals.KQLKusto Query Language, used to search and analyze security data.KRBTGTThe Kerberos service account whose secret material is central to ticket issuance and domain trust.KRITISCritical infrastructure such as energy, water, transport, and healthcare systems whose disruption would have major societal impact.KSCPoland’s national cybersecurity framework that sets security and notification duties for covered entities.KSeFPoland’s national e-invoicing system, built around structured electronic invoice exchange.kTLSKernel TLS, a feature that processes some TLS traffic inside the Linux kernel.KubeconfigA file that stores Kubernetes cluster access details, often including credentials and context settings.Kubernetes nodeThe host that runs workloads in a Kubernetes cluster.Kubernetes operatorSoftware that automates the deployment and lifecycle management of applications inside a Kubernetes cluster.Kubernetes posture managementReview of cluster settings and resources for compliance and security misconfigurations.Kubernetes RBACRole-based access control that limits what users can create, view, or change in a cluster.Kubernetes schedulerThe component in Kubernetes that assigns Pods to nodes, affecting placement, contention, and performance.Kubernetes tokenA credential used by workloads to authenticate to the Kubernetes API; some tokens may be stored in Secrets.Kubernetes YAMLA declarative manifest used to describe the desired state of objects in a Kubernetes cluster.KubeVirtA Kubernetes extension that lets teams manage virtual machines in a cloud-native control plane.KV cacheStored attention data reused during inference to reduce repeated computation and speed up responses.KVM switchA device that lets one keyboard, display, and mouse control multiple computers.KYC recordsIdentity verification documents such as passports, certificates, and related onboarding files.